04/12/2026
One year ago today, I lost my sister, Lauri. She was the strong one in our family โ resilient, encouraging, and always positive. She loved her garden, and any free moment she had was spent digging and planting flowers. Lauri was my biggest fan and always said I could accomplish almost anything. When I decided to become a Certified Professional Organizer six years ago, she had no doubt I would ace the exam, and was so proud of me when I did.
Lauri is also the reason I have my two collie boys, Tommy and Beau. After my sweet collie, Brodie, passed away, I saw a photo on Facebook of two dogs who needed a home. I thought there was no way I could adopt both, but called her immediately. She said, "I know you miss Brodie so much, but I think you should adopt those two boys. They will take care of each other, and you." That was all I needed to hear. And she was right!
Every day I think of her, and miss her so much. Having someone who supports and believes in you is so important in this life, and in times of transition, that kind of presence becomes a lifeline. Working as a Professional Organizer allows me to continue Lauri's legacy as an encouraging, supportive presence in my clients' lives. It's an honor to help people through these moments, and bring some peace back to their homes. โฅ๏ธ